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metathorax

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: M EH2 T AH0 TH AO1 R AE2 K S Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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noun

Meaning 1

The hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect, carrying the posterior pair of legs and the hindwings when present.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

Examples

  • Holonym: thorax

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετᾰ- (metă-)lbor. English meta- English thorax English metathorax From meta- + thorax.

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: zadohruď — the hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect